related works
Patterns of Light : for percussion ensemble and live electronics / Huib Emmer
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Percussion with multimedia
Scoring:
6perc electronics
Serenade : kamerorkest, 1934 / Nico Richter
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
fl cl g 2vl vc / 1010 0000 g str(vl vc)
Slow : for ensemble, 2004 / Maarten Altena
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
1111 1110 hp vl vla bc cb
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
1111 1110 perc pf 2vl vla vc cb
composition
Possession : for ensemble and live electronics / Huib Emmer
Other authors:
Emmer, Huib
(Composer)
Description:
Program Note (English):
Possession is the sequel to Memory Drums, a piece I previously wrote for live electronics and the group LOOS. In Possession, the combination of live electronics and LOOS is expanded with a second ensemble: ASKO.
What does the title have to do with the music? It mainly refers to the moments in the piece where the instrumental tones are taken over (possessed) by the live electronics. This creates a situation in which there is a transition between the instrumental sound and the electronic sound that detaches itself and, after such a transition, continues to resonate, rattle on, or hammer through.
Although Possession has been used as a title before (including in the film by Żuławski), I chose it anyway because it is a strong word and describes a heightened state of alertness or awareness.
– Huib Emmer